Government Policy & Regulations and Taxation

RBI Holds Rates at 5.50%, Projects 2.6% Inflation, Pushes Rupee Globalisation Plan

RBI Holds Rates at 5.50%, Projects 2.6% Inflation, Pushes Rupee Globalisation Plan. The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.50% following its meeting on October 1, 2025. This is the second consecutive time the MPC has held the rate steady, citing global uncertainties while adopting a “dovish […]

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RBI Introduces Continuous Cheque Clearing: Cheques to Clear Within Hours in the same Day from October 04, 2025, thereby facilitating same day cheque clearance.

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RBI Introduces Continuous Cheque Clearing: Cheques to Clear Within Hours in the same day. It is a great benefit to the business community… Starting October 4, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will roll out a major reform in the banking system with the introduction of Continuous Cheque Clearing. This move ensures that cheques

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FAQ on Renewal of 12A / 80G / 10(23C) Registration under Income Tax in India.

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FAQ on Renewal of 12A / 80G / 10(23C) Registration under Income Tax in India. Q1. What is the last date for renewal? 30th September 2025. Q2. Which trusts need to apply? All charitable / religious trusts / institutions whose registration (provisional or regular) is valid from AY 2022-23 through AY 2026-27. Q3. Which form

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SEBI AMENDS ESOP RULES FOR IPO-BOUND STARTUPS

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SEBI AMENDS ESOP RULES FOR IPO-BOUND STARTUPS SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has amended its ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan) rules for IPO-bound startups, allowing founders designated as promoters to retain ESOPs or similar benefits if granted at least a year before filing the draft IPO papers. This regulatory change provides significant relief

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GLOBAL MINIMUM TAX EFFECT: MCA’S NEW RULE TO RAISE EFFECTIVE TAX RATES FOR INDIAN MULTINATIONALS ABROAD

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GLOBAL MINIMUM TAX EFFECT: MCA’S NEW RULE TO RAISE EFFECTIVE TAX RATES FOR INDIAN MULTINATIONALS ABROAD The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has amended Ind AS 12 (Income Taxes) to align with OECD’s Pillar Two global minimum tax from April 1, 2025. By ending deferred tax accounting for top-up taxes, the move raises two questions: how

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GIFT CITY (India’s first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC)), Ahmedabad (Gujarat)- Income Tax benefits:

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GIFT CITY (India’s first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC)), Ahmedabad (Gujarat)- Income Tax benefits: GIFT City offers significant income tax benefits, including a 100% income tax exemption for 10 consecutive years out of a 15-year period for eligible businesses. Other benefits include a reduced Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) rate of 9%, zero TDS (Tax Deducted

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India is rolling out PAN 2.0: A unified, biometric-backed Tax Identity System

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India is rolling out PAN 2.0: A unified, biometric-backed Tax Identity System What’s new? The income tax department has selected mid-sized information technology firm LTIMindtree Ltd for its project to upgrade technology infrastructure for managing Permanent Account Numbers (PANs). Background: PAN, a ten-digit alphanumeric number, is needed for filing tax returns, opening bank accounts, making

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India’s REITs Surge as SEBI Reclassification Boosts Investor Confidence

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India’s REITs Surge as SEBI Reclassification Boosts Investor Confidence. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in India are witnessing a new wave of momentum after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) announced a major reclassification of REITs and InvITs (Infrastructure Investment Trusts). This regulatory shift is sparking fresh investor interest, improving liquidity, and creating

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The last date to file the DIR-3 KYC form for the financial year 2024-25 was September 30, 2025.

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The last date to file the DIR-3 KYC form for the financial year 2024-25 was September 30, 2025. If you missed this deadline, your Director Identification Number (DIN) will be deactivated, and you will need to file the DIR-3 KYC form along with a late fee of ₹5,000 to reactivate it. 2. Initial DIN Application:

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RBI Gold Loan Guidelines 2025: Impact Assessment and Key Changes

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RBI Gold Loan Guidelines 2025: Impact Assessment and Key Changes Introduction In mid-2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) finalized its new regulatory framework for gold loans (lending against gold and silver collateral). The updated guidelines aim to strengthen discipline in the gold loan sector, enhance transparency, protect borrower interests, and curb risky lending practices.

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